Welcome to the online diary of a Central Oregon Grandmother (me) who is busy celebrating the positive portions of her everyday life ... along with her best friend husband (Cary). It is quite an eclectic diary and I try to do my best to incorporate a little bit of history into many of my posts. Your visit to our piece of American Pie is greatly appreciated. This chatty Kathy posts frequently, so coming back to visit often is highly encouraged.

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~ Kathy M.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Book Blurb Friday #44: "Turtles Can Wait"

Lily T. Hunter was now ten. Just in case you are wondering, the "T" stands for "Turtle", named after that little girl in The Bean Trees and Pigs in Heaven, her Mom's favorite books. Lucky for those involved in her naming, Lily really did enjoy finding turtles in the pond on her grandparents property in Central Washington.

This morning, Lily packed her lunch, her turtle hunting gear and the digital camera that she had gotten from Santa. She kissed her Grandma goodbye.

As she walked down the trail to the pond, Lily breathed in the scent of the pretty flowers on what she thought of as the "Fairy Bush". She stopped, sat down and crossed her legs crisscross applesauce. She also took out her camera. Lily had seen fairies here before, but had never asked to take their picture. There's a first time for everything, and the turtles could wait. (150)

Man, this one fell right into place. I might even write it. Enjoy your New Years Weekend, and Go Ducks!

Kathy M.

Oh, there seem to be a few questions about crisscross applesauce. It used to be called, (politically incorrectly) as sitting "Indian Style". Here is a video on how to do it the right way:

I am participating in Lisa's Book Blurb Friday, from over at Writing in the Buff. It is fun, and you can play too! Pretend that the picture on the top of this post is the cover of a book. On the inside jacket, you have 150 words to entice the reader to buy your book. Lisa gives us a week to think about next week's entry (she's gracious like that). Please CLICK HERE to read what everybody else wrote!

11 comments:

I am reminded of the little Victorian girls who photographed fairies! Their efforts proved to be a fraud (almost), but I'm sure your tale must spin off into something much more ethereal and gripping. I would read it.

Awesome blurb! I loved it from start to finish, and the "crisscross applesauce" tickled me. Every kid will know just what that means. :) This has the potential to be a terrific story! I hope you DO write it.

I've never heard "crisscross applesauce" before but it sure is cute, as is your entire blurb. I love it. Add my vote to those who think you should write the book so we can buy it!Wishing you the best for the coming year, Kathy!— K

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Welcome to "Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy" My name is Kathy Matthews and I live in Central Oregon with my best friend husband, Cary. I am a fifth generation Oregonian who loves to take pictures, write, create, and go places with Cary. My main blog, Oregon Gifts, is an online journal, where I try my best to celebrate the positive portions of everyday life. My other blogs are off-shoots into my particular interest areas. Please enjoy your visit, and leave a comment if you feel led. If you would like to email me, here is my email address: oregongiftsofcomfortandjoy@
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